EarWell® corrects infant ear shapes without surgery, and therapy is usually complete in about 4 weeks. An expert assessment can tell you if what you’re seeing is worth acting on. If you’re searching for ear molding newborn solutions, our specialists provide advanced newborn ear molding treatment.
Understanding ear shape differences is the first step. Our educational resources and parent guides explain when to act and why early treatment makes the biggest impact.
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With 20+ clinics nationwide, families can find expert care close to home. Our dedicated specialist make it easy to get started and guide you through every step of treatment.
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More than 600,000 babies have been treated with EarWell®. Families across the country trust us for gentle, non-invasive care that delivers lasting results.
Fortunately, the condition is very treatable. And when caught early, treatment and prevention is known to be more effective.
Ear deformities can improve with treatment in as little as 4-6 weeks when caught early.
Treatment is most effective when done during 1-3 weeks of age.
Preventative measures can be more effective when started at an early age.
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Don't miss the easiest window for ear shape correction. The best time to correct ear shapes is right after birth. When started in the first 1-3 weeks of age, treatment is often completed within just a few weeks.
Our clinicians are physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, and orthotists. Each see hundreds of cases per year and are here to answer any questions you have.
"The overall process was so efficient and accommodating...we felt our baby was in good hands! Would recommend to any and everyone!"
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The Conchal Former will not affect hearing as it has perforations and a front opening that permit the admission of sound waves. Its presence will not affect hearing while the device is on the child or after it is removed.
EarWell is painless and will not interfere with the child’s sleep. No special adjustments or precautions need to be taken with the child’s sleeping position.
EarWell should not impact nursing. It is recommended that a soft cloth be strategically placed during feeding to prevent milk from entering the cradle.
Yes. The adhesive bond is ineffective unless attached directly to the skin. Hair beneath the adhesive allows motion which can cause skin irritation and failure to hold the internal components in their proper position.
Infants may cry during the application but not because there is any pain. General soothing approaches should help to calm (swaddling, pacifier, etc.)
EarWell is a soft flexible ear covering containing specialized components that resolve all external ear challenges. It works best on babies within 1-6 weeks of age while the ears are at their most pliable.
The simplicity of the EarWell design enables a single, universal protocol to correct most, if not all, types and severities of ear deformity.
The entire EarWell procedure is completed in a few simple steps—in just minutes.
You can find the EarWell wear and care guidelines here.
Clinical testing (Byrd 2010) shows a ≥90%* success rate when treatment starts before 3 weeks of age. Treatment is not recommended to start before 1 week old and can be treated up to 6 weeks of age.
Circulating maternal estrogen left over from pregnancy gives infants’ cartilage high flexibility. Baby ear cartilage starts to harden at about 6-7 weeks of age. If babies are born prematurely, the cartilage stays softer for longer.
The average course of therapy for EarWell® is between 4 and 6 weeks.
Typically, two applications are needed for a total of 4 weeks of treatment. In more severe cases, three applications may be indicated in a six-week treatment time.
Any child who initiates therapy beyond a week and who presents more challenging types of deformity (prominent ear, cup ear, cryptotia) should be treated to a full, 6-week course of therapy (in rare circumstances treatment time may extend to 8 weeks).
As EarWell® therapy is time sensitive, we have 2 ways for parents to schedule an appointment.
Call a Cranial Technologies Representative (08:00AM - 05:30PM EST) at (844-509-0710)
Submit your information above to have a representative contact you.
There is no cost for the initial assessment Parents can schedule an appointment within days They can select a day and time that’s convenient for them A report will be shared with parents and their providers
